Artists in an Olivegarden

General information

Brief description of organisation

Artist in an Olivegarden is an independent artist in residence, non-profit association in F-Arles, co-founded by Arts Atrium and Claudia Froelich in Switzerland. Arts Atrium has been supporting the development of independent artists since 2009, by providing workspaces and opportunities for Contemporary Artists and Writers in changing places, once on a hill, before in a store, now placed in an Olivegarden.

Organisation founded in

2010

Brief description of residency program

Artists in an Olivegarden residency in France offers an idyllic and quiet retreat in an old and freshly charming farmhouse near the old town of Arles.

Arles has become an insider arts hotspot in recent years, hosting events such as „Les rencontres de la Photographie“, exciting cultural and musical festivals, museums, galleries and the „Parc des Ateliers“.

Artists in an Olivegarden in Arles (F) has been created for international artists who are looking to produce new work, to write, curate and/or conduct arts-research. It will give artists time, space, freedom and inspiration to explore their ideas in a quite neighborhood inside a beautiful olive garden setting with loads of place to work and reflect.

It brings together contemporary artists, curators and researchers from around the world together to live and work together for a short while and have the opportunity to be inspired by each other and network with the art community in Arles.

Residency program since

2009

Disciplines and media

Visual Arts, New Media, Film Making, Photography, Music, Literature

Type of organisation

Artist-Run

Residency conditions

Duration of residencies

1 month

Number of artists resident at one time

3

Companions allowed

Other

Artist with Children, Partners and/or Pets, please email us

Grants available

The residency for artists is partially cross-financed, hence the fees are low. Artists can apply to Art-Foundations for Travel-Stipends in their home-countries, try crowdfunding.

Expenses paid by the organisation

Application who/how

Selection procedure

Presentation of artists' work

Description of residency

Setting

OtherArles: Rural towards Gimeaux, set in a huge olivetree-garden with loads of space to work and chill

Resources

Internet connection / community-kitchen

Number of studios

3

Type and size of studios

Private Studio

Accomodation

Private Room

Working language(s)

English

French

German

How to reach

By train

Train to Avignon TGV Station, then either Bus or Train to Arles Station Central. Or direct Train from Paris to Arles. The residency is 6 km away from the Trainstation in Arles in Gimeaux (rural). A taxi will be approximately 18 Euro.

By plane

Flight to Marseille, Nimes, Montpellier or Nice. Then again with train via Vitrolles (from Marseille) and train or buses to Arles. A taxi will be approximately 18 Euro.

By car

Parking at the residency. If you have no car: Rent a bike, motorcycle or a car for the time that you are in the residency. Walking from the residency to the old part of Arles will be 50 minutes. Bicycle Rent is possible at the residency.